1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 205 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Bigua | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |
