1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 676 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | Vantage | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
