1984 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint is newer by 5 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 50 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. 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, 1984 Chevrolet Sprint, 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint. (77 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Sprint | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Sprint | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 991 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |