1984 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 590 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero (202 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero has manual transmission. 1984 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Mitsubishi Pajero | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Nissan |
Model | Pajero | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2477 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |