1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1990 Renault Espace
To start off, 1990 Renault Espace is newer by 11 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Espace (113 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Espace weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Espace (163 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Silvia | 1990 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Silvia | Espace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
