1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 17 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1.
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, 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Silvia | 2005 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Silvia | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
