1984 Nissan Silvia vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Nissan Silvia | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Nissan | Smart |
Model | Silvia | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1820 mm |