1993 Peugeot 309 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 309 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 309. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Peugeot 309, 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 309. (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 309. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1993 Peugeot 309 has manual transmission. 1993 Peugeot 309 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:
| 1993 Peugeot 309 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
| Model | 309 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
