2001 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Naked has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Naked will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 Daihatsu Naked 1975 Nissan Silvia
Make Daihatsu Nissan
Model Naked Silvia
Year Released 2001 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 658 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 63 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 107 Nm 147 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2340 mm 2350 mm