1976 Holden Torana vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 12 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 340 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Torana | Silvia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1256 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |