1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 245 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Coronet | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Coronet | Silvia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |