2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 28 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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2007 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2007 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda RX-8 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:
2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |