1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 318 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 496 kg more than 1979 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |