1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Silvia | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Silvia | 914 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
