1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando is newer by 20 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 855 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.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Silvia | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
| Model | Silvia | Korando |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
