2008 Kia Carens vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 521 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, 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, 2008 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carens | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |
