1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Impala | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Impala | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2530 mm |
