1999 Lexus SC vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1999 Lexus SC is newer by 18 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus SC weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Lexus SC (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lexus SC | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lexus | Nissan |
| Model | SC | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
