1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine V6 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine V6 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | V6 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |