1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. 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 22 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |