2000 Kia Joice vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Kia Joice is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Joice weights approximately 395 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Joice | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Joice | Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1977 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |