1996 Nissan Stagea vs. 2011 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Stagea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Stagea would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Camry weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 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, 2011 Toyota Camry, 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, 2011 Toyota Camry (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Stagea. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Camry has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Camry 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan Stagea | 2011 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Stagea | Camry |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
