2009 Nissan Quest vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Nissan Quest is newer by 34 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Quest (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Quest weights approximately 339 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Nissan Quest, 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, 2009 Nissan Quest (241 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Quest | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Quest | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2350 mm |
