1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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, 1969 Porsche 914 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Silvia | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Silvia | 914 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |