1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 29 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 913 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, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 2009 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2009 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Nissan | SsangYong |
Model | Silvia | Stavic |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |