2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 27 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 466 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Colorado | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
