1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Opti is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 142 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1984 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (56 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 1992 Daihatsu Opti has automatic transmission and 1984 Nissan Stanza has manual transmission. 1984 Nissan Stanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Daihatsu Opti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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