1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Silvia | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Starlet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |