1998 Porsche 935 vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1976 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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1998 Porsche 935 has manual transmission. 1998 Porsche 935 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Porsche 935 | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 935 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
