2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 792 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Lumina | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2350 mm |