1998 McLaren MP4 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 McLaren MP4 is newer by 19 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 2,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 McLaren MP4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 McLaren MP4 (790 HP @ 17000 RPM) has 693 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 McLaren MP4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 McLaren MP4.
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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1998 McLaren MP4 has manual transmission. 1998 McLaren MP4 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:
| 1998 McLaren MP4 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | McLaren | Nissan |
| Model | MP4 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 17000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 990 kg |
