1994 Daewoo Brougham vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1994 Daewoo Brougham is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Daewoo Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Daewoo Brougham (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Daewoo Brougham should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daewoo Brougham weights approximately 292 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 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. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1994 Daewoo Brougham has manual transmission. 1994 Daewoo Brougham will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daewoo Brougham | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Daewoo | Nissan |
| Model | Brougham | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
