1979 Chrysler 160 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1979 Chrysler 160 and 1979 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chrysler 160 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
Model | 160 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1639 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |