1970 Buick GS vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Buick GS. 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Buick | Nissan |
| Model | GS | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2530 mm |
