1978 Chrysler 1609 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 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler 1609. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 80 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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler 1609. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler 1609. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1978 Chrysler 1609 has manual transmission. 1978 Chrysler 1609 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 Chrysler 1609 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | 1609 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |