1986 Nissan Silvia vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 345 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Nissan Silvia | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Silvia | Quest |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3160 mm |
