1976 Holden Torana vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Holden Torana | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Silvia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |