1981 Nissan Stanza vs. 1980 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Toyota Tercel.
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. 1980 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Stanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Nissan Stanza | 1980 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Stanza | Tercel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |