1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 1998 Nissan Primera
To start off, 1998 Nissan Primera is newer by 19 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. Both 1979 Nissan Stanza and 1998 Nissan Primera are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Primera (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Primera should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Primera weights approximately 205 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, 1979 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 1998 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Stanza | Primera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
