1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 8 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Silvia | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Silvia | 505 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |