1977 Mazda 121 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Mazda 121. (86 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 121 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 121 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |