1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 390 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Silvia | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | Silvia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
