2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 21 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Terios will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Terios has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu Terios 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.
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2000 Daihatsu Terios | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Terios | Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |