1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 520 kg more than 1986 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Impala | Silvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2440 mm |