1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 TVR Griffith is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Griffith weights approximately 70 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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Silvia | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Nissan | TVR |
Model | Silvia | Griffith |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2290 mm |