1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Venom weights approximately 67 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Venom | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2350 mm |
