1978 Nissan Stanza vs. 2013 Dodge DART
To start off, 2013 Dodge DART is newer by 35 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DART is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DART (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DART should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DART weights approximately 484 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, 2013 Dodge DART (197 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DART will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Stanza | 2013 Dodge DART | |
| Make | Nissan | Dodge |
| Model | Stanza | DART |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2703 mm |
