2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 655 kg more than 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Silvia | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Silvia | Soarer |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |