1980 Nissan Stanza vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 32 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 993 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, 2012 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Stanza | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Stanza | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4862 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2774 mm |
