1988 Fiat Tipo vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1988 Fiat Tipo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,695 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Tipo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Stanza (93 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Tipo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Tipo weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Nissan Stanza (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Tipo. (98 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Tipo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Tipo | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Tipo | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1695 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
