1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is newer by 17 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 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Sunfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 251 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, 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Sunfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Stanza | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
