1987 Nissan Silvia vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Rover 75 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1987 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 1987 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75, 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, 1987 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Nissan Silvia | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Nissan | Rover |
Model | Silvia | 75 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |