1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 15 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 154 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Stanza | Neon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
