1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1993 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Supra weights approximately 126 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.
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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1993 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Supra |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 598 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2560 mm |