2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1978 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Stanza would be higher. At 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (93 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1978 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Stanza. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1978 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | SRX | Stanza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
