1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1984 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1984 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. 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 27 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 76 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1984 Volkswagen Passat, 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volkswagen Passat. (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1984 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Silvia | Passat |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |