1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200.
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 (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Silvia | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | Silvia | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
