1957 MG Magnett vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG Magnett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG Magnett would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 MG Magnett. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 MG Magnett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG Magnett weights approximately 30 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG Magnett. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG Magnett.
Compare all specifications:
1957 MG Magnett | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | MG | Nissan |
Model | Magnett | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |