1983 Nissan Silvia vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 26 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Murano weights approximately 360 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.
Because 2009 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (336 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Nissan Silvia | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Murano |
Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |