2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 554 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Extreme | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1770 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
