1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 165 kg more than 1982 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1995 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1995 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Guara | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
