1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2002 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2002 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 24 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 617 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, 2002 Toyota Ipsum (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2002 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
