1968 Audi 100 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Audi 100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1968 Audi 100. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1968 Audi 100.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Audi 100. (150 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Audi 100 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | 100 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1760 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |
