1995 Buick XP2000 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1995 Buick XP2000 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick XP2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick XP2000 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick XP2000 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | XP2000 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |