1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Publica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |