2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 299 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |