1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lada 2104 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1985 Lada 2104 has manual transmission. 1985 Lada 2104 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lada | Nissan |
| Model | 2104 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
