1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 2007 Opel Corsa

To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 22 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 85 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.

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