1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 600 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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Stanza | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
