1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 365 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1977 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Silvia | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Sunny |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |