2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 18 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (210 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Crossfire weights approximately 268 kg more than 1986 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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler Crossfire | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Crossfire | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1463 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
