1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 33 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Nissan Silvia | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
| Model | Silvia | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2420 mm |
