1985 Plymouth Voyager vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1980 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 1980 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Plymouth Voyager, 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.
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1985 Plymouth Voyager | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Plymouth | Nissan |
Model | Voyager | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |