1984 Holden Camira vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Camira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Camira would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Holden Camira. (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 Holden Camira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Stagea 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Holden Camira, 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Camira. (126 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Camira. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1984 Holden Camira has manual transmission. 1984 Holden Camira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Camira | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Camira | Stagea |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |