1989 Nissan Silvia vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan Silvia | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |