2011 GMC Savana vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2011 GMC Savana is newer by 35 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Savana weights approximately 1426 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, 2011 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Savana | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Savana | Silvia |
Year Released | 2011 | 1976 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2416 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2350 mm |