1980 Mini MK IV vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1980 Mini MK IV and 1980 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1980 Mini MK IV. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Mini MK IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 400 kg more than 1980 Mini MK IV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mini MK IV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mini MK IV. (61 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mini MK IV. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1980 Mini MK IV has manual transmission. 1980 Mini MK IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Mini MK IV | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mini | Nissan |
Model | MK IV | Silvia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |