1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Centura.
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 Chrysler Centura (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Centura | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Centura | Silvia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |