1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 33 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1088 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, 1978 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Stanza | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
