1978 Chevrolet Monza vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chevrolet Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chevrolet Monza would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Monza weights approximately 250 kg more than 1981 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. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1978 Chevrolet Monza has manual transmission. 1978 Chevrolet Monza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Monza | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Monza | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
