2006 Mazda 6 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 134 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1989 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mazda 6 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mazda 6 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | 6 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2440 mm |