1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1988 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 504 is newer by 8 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 504 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1988 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Silvia | 504 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |