1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 1999 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1999 Toyota Paseo is newer by 11 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 43 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1999 Toyota Paseo. 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, 1999 Toyota Paseo, 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Silvia | 1999 Toyota Paseo | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Paseo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |