2009 Nissan Patrol vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Patrol (254 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1395 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Patrol (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Patrol | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4759 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
