1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 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. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 410 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 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Porsche 993 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 993 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |