2004 Mazda B2300 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2300 is newer by 25 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B2300 (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 346 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Mazda B2300 (206 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B2300 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | B2300 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1366 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
