1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 32 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman weights approximately 340 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, 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Nissan | Mini |
| Model | Stanza | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3957 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2548 mm |
