1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 2010 Renault Logan
To start off, 2010 Renault Logan is newer by 31 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Logan weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2010 Renault Logan, 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, 2010 Renault Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Silvia | 2010 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Silvia | Logan |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1768 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
