1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1994 Renault Argos

To start off, 1994 Renault Argos is newer by 14 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 7 more horse power than 1994 Renault Argos. (90 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Argos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos. 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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