1991 Nissan Vanette vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1991 Nissan Vanette is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1991 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Nissan Vanette | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Vanette | Silvia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2080 mm | 2410 mm |