2012 Renault Thalia vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Renault Thalia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2012 Renault Thalia, 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Thalia | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Thalia | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2350 mm |
