2012 Infiniti M vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 33 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (360 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti M weights approximately 853 kg more than 1979 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.
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2012 Infiniti M | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Infiniti | Nissan |
Model | M | Silvia |
Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2410 mm |