2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1260 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 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
Model | Touareg | Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2350 mm |