1985 Nissan Stanza vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Vauxhall Belmont. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Stanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan Stanza | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Nissan | Vauxhall |
| Model | Stanza | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |
