1953 Rover P4 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1953 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1953 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1953 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Rover P4 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | P4 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |