1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1983 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1983 Nissan Silvia and 1983 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 305. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 Peugeot 305. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 305, 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 305. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Silvia | 1983 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | Silvia | 305 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1578 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
