1994 Dodge Spirit vs. 2000 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2000 Nissan Stagea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,501 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Stagea (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Spirit. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 170 kg more than 1994 Dodge Spirit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Nissan Stagea is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Spirit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Dodge Spirit (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Stagea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Spirit | 2000 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Spirit | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
