1982 Renault Siete vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Renault Siete 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1982 Renault Siete. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1982 Renault Siete. 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 Siete, 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 (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault Siete. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault Siete. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1982 Renault Siete has manual transmission. 1982 Renault Siete 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 Siete | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Siete | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2410 mm |
