1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (257 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Saturn Vue weights approximately 374 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 Saturn Vue (337 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Nissan | Saturn |
| Model | Stanza | Vue |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
