1989 Nissan Vanette vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Vanette is newer by 14 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. Both 1989 Nissan Vanette and 1975 Nissan Silvia are equipped with a 1,952 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 364 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, 1989 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Vanette has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Vanette 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:
1989 Nissan Vanette | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Vanette | Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2350 mm |