1986 Citroen Aventure vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1986 Citroen Aventure is newer by 6 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Aventure.

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, 1986 Citroen Aventure, 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (120 Nm). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Aventure. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Aventure has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Aventure will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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