1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1990 Peugeot 309
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 309 is newer by 9 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. Both 1981 Nissan Silvia and 1990 Peugeot 309 are equipped with a 1,769 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 309. (78 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 309. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 309. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Peugeot 309, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Peugeot 309 (159 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 309 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Silvia | 1990 Peugeot 309 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Silvia | 309 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |