2004 Honda Avancier vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 2004 Honda Avancier is newer by 8 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (187 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Honda Avancier. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 Honda Avancier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan Stagea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Avancier will offer significantly more control. 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 (234 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Avancier | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Avancier | Stagea |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
