2006 Nissan Frontier vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier 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 2,501 cc, 2006 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Nissan Frontier (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Nissan Frontier | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | Frontier | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1808 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2440 mm |