1963 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 3,689 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 120 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Plymouth Valiant | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Valiant | Silvia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3689 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |