2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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 Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |