1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Silvia | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Silvia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
