1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Silvia | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Silvia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
