2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Corolla 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:
2005 Toyota Corolla | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Toyota | Nissan |
Model | Corolla | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |