1984 Mitsubishi Colt vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Colt 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. 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 Mitsubishi Colt, 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 (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mitsubishi Colt. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Colt has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Colt 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:
| 1984 Mitsubishi Colt | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
| Model | Colt | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1437 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
