1996 GAZ 3110 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 13 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 GAZ 3110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 GAZ 3110. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 GAZ 3110 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
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 GAZ 3110 (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 GAZ 3110 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | GAZ | Nissan |
| Model | 3110 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
