1980 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler Avenger 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 191 more horse power than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Chrysler Avenger.
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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chrysler Avenger | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Avenger | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
