1984 Lada 2105 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Lada 2105 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lada 2105 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lada 2105 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 2105 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
