2003 Peugeot 407 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 407 is newer by 24 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2003 Peugeot 407, 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (163 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2003 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2003 Peugeot 407 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:
2003 Peugeot 407 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Peugeot | Nissan |
Model | 407 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |