1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 1970 Rover 2000
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1970 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 2000 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 2000. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan Silvia | 1970 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | Silvia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
