1980 Nissan Stanza vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 875 kg more than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota 4Runner (189 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Stanza | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
