1977 Chrysler Le Baron vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Le Baron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Le Baron would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Le Baron is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Le Baron weights approximately 355 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Le Baron | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | Le Baron | Silvia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |