2001 BMW X Coupe vs. 1980 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2001 BMW X Coupe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW X Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW X Coupe (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW X Coupe should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW X Coupe weights approximately 640 kg more than 1980 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, 2001 BMW X Coupe (397 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW X Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW X Coupe | 1980 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | X Coupe | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 397 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
