Nissan Stanza 0–60 Times
The Nissan Stanza 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested production Nissan Stanza is the 1983 Nissan Stanza XE Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.30 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
The slowest tested production Nissan Stanza is the 1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan, which took 11.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the Nissan Stanza, the average 0–60 mph time is 11.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 18.10 seconds at 75.00 mph.
Fastest 0–60 11.30sec 1983 XE Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 11.55sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.10sec @ 75.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.80sec 1987 GXE Sedan
Across 2 verified production runs, the Nissan Stanza ranges from 11.30 to 11.80 seconds 0–60, with a 11.55-second average.
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Nissan Stanza 0–60 Times by Generation: T11 to T12
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T12 | 1986–1990 | 11.80s | 11.80s — 1987 GXE Sedan | 1 | The T12 generation (1986–1990) averaged 11.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1987 GXE Sedan at 11.80 seconds. Output was 97 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
| T11 | 1982–1986 | 11.30s | 11.30s — 1983 XE Sedan | 1 | The T11 generation (1982–1986) averaged 11.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1983 XE Sedan at 11.30 seconds. Output was 88 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
T12 1986–1990
Avg 0–60 11.80s
Fastest 11.80s
Tests 1
1987 GXE Sedan
The T12 generation (1986–1990) averaged 11.80 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1987 GXE Sedan at 11.80 seconds. Output was 97 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
T11 1982–1986
Avg 0–60 11.30s
Fastest 11.30s
Tests 1
1983 XE Sedan
The T11 generation (1982–1986) averaged 11.30 seconds to 60 mph across 1 production tests, led by the 1983 XE Sedan at 11.30 seconds. Output was 88 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Nissan Stanza 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests · 2 years ▾
1987 Nissan Stanza
1 production run Avg 0–60 11.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.00 sec
Production Tests 1
#02
1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan
11.80sec 0–60
18.00s ¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 11.80 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 18.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 75.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 97 hp
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,550 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 26.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 26 H / 26 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2 production runs
How we verify Nissan Stanza performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Nissan Stanza trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Nissan Stanza 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Nissan Stanza performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production Nissan Stanza on record is the 1983 Nissan Stanza XE Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 11.30 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production Nissan Stanza is the 1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan, which takes 11.80 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a Nissan Stanza reaches 60 mph in 11.55 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 18.10 seconds at roughly 75.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Nissan Stanza can do, not a single marketing claim.
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