1981 Dodge Omni vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Dodge Omni is newer by 2 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 33 more horse power than 1981 Dodge Omni. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Dodge Omni weights approximately 10 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, 1981 Dodge Omni, 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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Dodge Omni. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Dodge Omni. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1981 Dodge Omni has manual transmission. 1981 Dodge Omni will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Dodge Omni | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Omni | Silvia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2350 mm |