1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 305 kg more than 1989 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, 1971 Chrysler Valiant (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Valiant | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
