2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 26 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 827 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Dakota | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2410 mm |
