2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Hyundai Equus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 795 kg more than 1984 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Hyundai Equus | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Equus | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |