2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 27 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. Both 2008 Peugeot 307 and 1981 Nissan Stanza are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 588 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
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, 2008 Peugeot 307 (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Stanza. 1981 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
Model | 307 | Stanza |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 147 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |