1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1979 Nissan Stanza and 1979 Toyota Corolla 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) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
