1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 17 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 270 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 1997 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1997 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Silvia | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Silvia | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |
