1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1983 Toyota Cressida is newer by 8 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 1,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 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, 1983 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Silvia | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Cressida |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |