1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 1998 Rover Mini

To start off, 1998 Rover Mini is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia 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 71 more horse power than 1998 Rover Mini. (62 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 499 kg more than 1998 Rover Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1988 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 1988 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover Mini, 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover Mini. (94 Nm). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover Mini.

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