1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 760 weights approximately 370 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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Stanza | 760 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
