1980 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Daihatsu Delta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Daihatsu Delta would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (92 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 121 kg more than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Daihatsu Delta | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Delta | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2480 mm |
