1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 159 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1990 Rover 400 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Silvia | 400 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |