1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Nissan Stagea. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Nissan Stagea | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Stagea | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |