1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 1999 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1999 Nissan Crew is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan Crew should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Crew weights approximately 230 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1999 Nissan Crew (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Crew will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Silvia | 1999 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Silvia | Crew |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
