2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 28 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Yaris | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1018 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
