1991 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1991 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mazda RX-7. (270 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Mazda RX-7 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |