2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (201 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano (325 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | Viano | Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |