2009 Lada 111 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Lada 111 is newer by 30 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 7 more horse power than 2009 Lada 111. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada 111 weights approximately 120 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, 2009 Lada 111, 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 (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada 111. (128 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada 111.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lada 111 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lada | Nissan |
Model | 111 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |