1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 2000 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2000 Toyota Tundra is newer by 24 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Tundra (242 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 960 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.
Because 2000 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Tundra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Silvia | 2000 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Silvia | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3270 mm |
