2000 Lada Vaz vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2000 Lada Vaz 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 1,999 cc, 2000 Lada Vaz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Lada Vaz. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Vaz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Vaz weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.

Because 2000 Lada Vaz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Vaz 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Vaz. (117 Nm). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Vaz. 2000 Lada Vaz has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Lada Vaz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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