1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1976 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin 1300 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Austin 1300. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 132 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin 1300. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Austin 1300 | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2350 mm |