1981 Nissan Stanza vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 20 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 175 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Will (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 2001 Toyota Will 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. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Nissan Stanza | 2001 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stanza | Will |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
