1997 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Holden Commodore 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 365 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 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1997 Holden Commodore 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 Holden Commodore | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |