1983 Nissan Stanza vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1314 kg more than 1983 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Stanza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Stanza | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stanza | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
