2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | GT 1 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
