1996 Mazda 626 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mazda 626 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 626 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
