1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Land Rover 109 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | 109 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |