1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 170 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Silvia | Boxster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |