1984 Nissan Silvia vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Nissan Silvia | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | Silvia | 245 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
