1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Silvia | 120 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |