1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2003 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 406 is newer by 25 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 406 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 406 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, 2003 Peugeot 406 (197 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2003 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Stanza | 406 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
