2008 Honda Element vs. 1979 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 29 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (94 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 995 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1979 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
