1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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.
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1979 Nissan Silvia | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Silvia | 356 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2130 mm |