1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown 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 135 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Crown.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan Silvia | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Silvia | Crown |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
