1982 Renault 11 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 3 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. 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, 1982 Renault 11, 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 (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1982 Renault 11 has manual transmission. 1982 Renault 11 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:
1982 Renault 11 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Renault | Nissan |
Model | 11 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |