1984 Nissan Silvia vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Silvia | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Silvia | 914 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2460 mm |