1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 18 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 514 kg more than 1979 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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Camaro | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |