1980 Nissan Stanza vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2010 Toyota iQ is newer by 30 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 95 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota iQ (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Stanza | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | iQ |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2000 mm |
