1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Silvia | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Silvia | Silvia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |