1958 Rover P4 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 410 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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P4 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:
1958 Rover P4 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Rover | Nissan |
Model | P4 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |