1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, 1988 Volvo 245 is newer by 9 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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, 1988 Volvo 245 (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Nissan Silvia | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | Silvia | 245 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |