1985 AC Cobra vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 2 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1983 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |