1993 Nissan Sunny vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1993 Nissan Sunny is newer by 14 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Sunny (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 129 kg more than 1993 Nissan Sunny.

Because 1979 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Sunny. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Sunny.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Nissan Sunny 1979 Nissan Silvia
Make Nissan Nissan
Model Sunny Silvia
Year Released 1993 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 1952 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 133 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1056 kg 1185 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1320 mm


 

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