1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Stagea (130 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Stagea should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 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, 1996 Nissan Stagea (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Stagea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 1996 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Nissan Silvia | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Stagea |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |