1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Violet |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |