1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 7 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Silvia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2350 mm |