1983 Nissan Prairie vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 93 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza.
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, 1984 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Prairie. (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Prairie. 1984 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Prairie | 1984 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Prairie | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
