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Nissan Stanza T12/T12Y 2.0L (94 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Stanza:
The Nissan Violet is a compact car that was first released in Japan in 1973 and produced until 1992. It was initially exclusive to Nissan's Japanese Nissan Cherry Store dealerships, as a larger companion to the Nissan Cherry.
In 1977 the second generation arrived. This was split into two additional lines, the Nissan Auster and the Nissan Stanza. All three models bore the A10 series identifier, and were built in Japan at the Hiratsuka and Yokosuka assembly plants. The Stanza was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Satio Store as a larger companion to the smaller Nissan Sunny, and the Auster triplet was exclusive to Nissan Prince Store locations as a larger companion to the Nissan Langley....(Read more on Wikipedia)
T12/T12Y Overview:
Nissan Stanza (T12/T12Y). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0L (94 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0L engine with 94 Hp provides adequate, if uninspired, performance for daily driving and city commutes. It's not built for speed but offers sufficient power for its class in the 1980s.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 2.0L (94 Hp) engine is considered average for its era, not particularly outstanding but acceptable for a naturally aspirated 2.0L unit.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable and durable powertrain
- • Comfortable and practical interior for its class
- • Simple and easy to maintain mechanics
- • Good value for money as a used car
Cons:
- • Uninspired performance from the 2.0L engine
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Basic interior amenities and styling
- • Can be difficult to find parts for today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(T11: 1983 - 1985).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Stanza |
| Generation: | T12/T12Y |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0L (94 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 94 Hp |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
If you could change one thing about the Nissan Stanza, what would it be?