1985 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 1985 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1985 Volkswagen Jetta and 1985 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 11 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 98 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 Volkswagen Jetta (133 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Stanza. 1985 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1985 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Volkswagen Jetta | 1985 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Jetta | Stanza |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 978 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |