1977 Mazda 323 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 255 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1977 Mazda 323 has manual transmission. 1977 Mazda 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Mazda 323 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2350 mm |