1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |