1979 Datsun Laurel vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1979 Datsun Laurel and 1979 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Datsun Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Datsun Laurel (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Datsun Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Datsun Laurel weights approximately 230 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Datsun Laurel (176 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Datsun Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Datsun Laurel | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Datsun | Nissan |
| Model | Laurel | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
