1979 Mazda 121 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 701 kg more than 1979 Mazda 121. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 121. (160 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 121 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 121 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |