1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (122 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | 190 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
