Nissan Stanza T11 1.8 SGL (90 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.8 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.2 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 2.8 / 5
Comfort 3.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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)

T11 Overview:

Nissan Stanza (T11). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year N/A
Adult Occupant N/A
Stars N/A
Expert Note:
The Nissan Stanza T11 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997, so no official rating is available. Safety features would have been basic by modern standards, typical for vehicles of the early 1980s.

1.8 SGL (90 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 3 stars

Performance Verdict

The 1.8 SGL with 90 Hp offered adequate performance for daily driving and highway cruising in its era. It wasn't sporty but provided sufficient power for a family sedan.

Fuel Economy

Fuel economy for the 1.8L engine was generally considered average for a naturally aspirated petrol engine of the early 1980s, offering a reasonable balance between power and consumption.

Best Use Case: Mixed driving (City & Highway)

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Known for strong reliability and durability
  • • Practical and spacious interior for its class
  • • Simple, easy-to-maintain mechanicals
  • • Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting

Cons:

  • • Underpowered by modern standards, especially the 1.6L
  • • Dated styling and interior design
  • • Basic safety features compared to contemporary vehicles
  • • Limited availability of parts for restoration

Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Hatchback (T11): 1981 - 1985).

General:
Brand:Nissan
Model:Stanza
Generation:T11
Modification (Engine):1.8 SGL (90 Hp)
Start of production:1983
End of production:1985
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Engine:
Power:90 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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