1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 32 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 125 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
