1981 GMC Jimmy vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 GMC Jimmy. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 630 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1981 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Jimmy 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, 1981 GMC Jimmy (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1981 GMC Jimmy has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 GMC Jimmy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 GMC Jimmy | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Jimmy | Silvia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |