1997 Daewoo Joyster vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Daewoo Joyster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daewoo Joyster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daewoo Joyster. (137 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daewoo Joyster.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Daewoo Joyster | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Daewoo | Nissan |
Model | Joyster | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1769 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 147 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |