Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 2 recorded runs

Nissan Stanza 0–60 Times

The Nissan Stanza 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.

The fastest tested Nissan Stanza is the 1983 Nissan Stanza XE Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 11.3 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Road & Track.

The slowest tested Nissan Stanza is the 1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan, which took 11.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 18.00 seconds at 75.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Nissan Stanza tests in our database, 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 11.3sec 1983 XE Sedan
Average 0–60 11.55sec Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 18.10sec @ 75.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 11.8sec 1987 GXE Sedan
1987 Nissan Stanza

Across 2 verified runs, the Nissan Stanza ranges from 11.3 to 11.8 seconds 0–60, with a 11.55-second average.

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Nissan Stanza 0–60 times by model year

2 tests · 2 years

1987

Nissan Stanza · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan
11.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.00s ¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
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
MPG EPA
20 C / 26 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 2
1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan

1983

Nissan Stanza · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 11.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 18.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
1983 Nissan Stanza XE Sedan
11.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
18.20s ¼ mi @ 75.0 mph
0–60 mph
11.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
18.20 sec
Trap Speed
75.0 mph
Engine
2.0L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
28.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Sedan
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Road & Track
Overall Rank
#1 of 2
1983 Nissan Stanza XE Sedan

How we verify Nissan Stanza performance data

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 faster
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Nissan Stanza performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Nissan Stanza on record is the 1983 Nissan Stanza XE Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 11.3 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 18.20 seconds at 75.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Nissan Stanza is the 1987 Nissan Stanza GXE Sedan, which takes 11.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 18.00 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified 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. 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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