2012 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 37 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 715 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 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Equinox | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2350 mm |
