1994 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 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 3,391 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 423 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, 1994 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Camaro | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3391 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
