1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, both 1978 Nissan Silvia and 1978 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 34 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1978 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Nissan Silvia | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Silvia | 18 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |
