1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Silvia | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | Silvia | 1500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |