1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 1980 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1980 Nissan Violet. 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Violet. (114 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Silvia | 1980 Nissan Violet | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Silvia | Violet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
