2006 Renault Clio vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Stanza weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio. 1981 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Clio | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | Clio | Stanza |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |