2005 Mazda Tribute vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 2,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 517 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 Mazda Tribute (262 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda Tribute | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Tribute | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2965 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1507 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2350 mm |
