1981 Nissan Silvia vs. 1995 Peugeot 806
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 806 is newer by 14 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 806 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 806. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1995 Peugeot 806, 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, 1995 Peugeot 806 (200 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 806 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Nissan Silvia | 1995 Peugeot 806 | |
Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
Model | Silvia | 806 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |