1994 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 585 kg more than 1975 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 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 300 ZX | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 300 ZX | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 152 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 | 1585 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
