1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 2010 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stanza | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
