1987 BMW 324 vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 324 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
