1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1999 Nissan Pickup is newer by 16 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 435 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, 1999 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pickup | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
