2002 Mazda Laputa vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Mazda Laputa is newer by 23 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda Laputa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 240 kg more than 2002 Mazda Laputa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda Laputa, 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda Laputa. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda Laputa. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2002 Mazda Laputa has manual transmission. 2002 Mazda Laputa 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.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda Laputa | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | Laputa | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |