1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1997 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1997 Renault Twingo is newer by 18 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 38 more horse power than 1997 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1997 Renault Twingo. 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, 1997 Renault Twingo, 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 (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Twingo. 1997 Renault Twingo 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. 1997 Renault Twingo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1997 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | Silvia | Twingo |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |