1972 Austin 1800 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 1800 would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Austin 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Austin 1800. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 1800 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin 1800, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 1800. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin 1800 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Austin | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |