2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (90 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa, 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Opel Corsa | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Opel | Nissan |
Model | Corsa | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1389 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2350 mm |