1984 Nissan Silvia vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 67 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Silvia | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1128 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |