1981 Nissan Stanza 1.8 Automatic vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic

To start off, both 1981 Nissan Stanza 1.8 Automatic and 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 87 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza 1.8 Automatic.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza 1.8 Automatic. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza 1.8 Automatic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Nissan Stanza 1.8 Automatic 1981 Nissan Stanza 2.0 Automatic
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Stanza Stanza
Year Released 1981 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1809 cc 1952 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2480 mm


 

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