1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 173 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 256 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 270 R | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 270 R | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
