1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 110 kg more than 1983 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Holden | Nissan |
| Model | Sunbird | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
