1979 Nissan Stanza vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 33 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 805 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, 2012 Audi A5 (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Stanza | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | Stanza | A5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
