2005 Kia K2700 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Kia K2700 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia K2700 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | K2700 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1809 cc |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1195 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |