1981 Nissan Stanza vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 700 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Stanza | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Stanza | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |