1997 Porsche Boxster vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 260 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 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | Boxster | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2480 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |