1978 Mazda 929 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 3 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 929 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mazda 929 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 929 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
