1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1982 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1982 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 33 more horse power than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1982 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Pontiac 1000. 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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1982 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | Silvia | 1000 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2400 mm |