2002 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 22 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 2,615 cc, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mazda RX-8 (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 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 Mazda RX-8 (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mazda RX-8 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-8 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2615 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |