1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1982 Porsche 944.
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, 1982 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1982 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Silvia | 944 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |