1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 6 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 3,431 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3431 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |