2006 Morgan Aero vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
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 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Morgan Aero | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Morgan | Nissan |
| Model | Aero | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
