1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 133 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Silvia | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |