2002 Peugeot 307 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2002 Peugeot 307 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.

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 Peugeot 307, 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, 2002 Peugeot 307 (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2002 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2002 Peugeot 307 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 Peugeot 307 1979 Nissan Silvia
Make Peugeot Nissan
Model 307 Silvia
Year Released 2002 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2410 mm


 

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