1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2000 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Celica weights approximately 164 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2000 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Celica |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
