1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 1976 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,783 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Opel Commodore (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Opel Commodore weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1976 Opel Commodore (216 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan Silvia | 1976 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Nissan | Opel |
| Model | Silvia | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
