1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 835 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 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1996 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
