1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |