1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 133 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Ram | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2440 mm |