1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, both 1979 Nissan Stanza and 1979 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Stanza (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Carina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
