2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 104 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |