1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Silvia | P4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |