1944 GAZ 10-73 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 GAZ 10-73. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 GAZ 10-73 would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 GAZ 10-73 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1944 GAZ 10-73. (75 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1944 GAZ 10-73. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 GAZ 10-73 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1944 GAZ 10-73 has manual transmission. 1944 GAZ 10-73 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1944 GAZ 10-73 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | GAZ | Nissan |
Model | 10-73 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1944 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |