1981 Toyota Cressida vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Cressida has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Cressida will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Cressida | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Cressida | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
