1980 Nissan Stanza vs. 2005 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avalon is newer by 25 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 726 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 Toyota Avalon (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Stanza | 2005 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
