1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 1987 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
| Model | 88 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2440 mm |
