1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 31 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 560 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, 2010 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Stanza | Carens |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
