1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1991 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1991 Toyota Model F is newer by 12 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 24 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Model F weights approximately 115 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Model F. 1991 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Silvia | 1991 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Silvia | Model F |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2240 mm |
