1995 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 17 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 BMW 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
