1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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 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 1 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 235 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, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Silvia | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |