2007 Nissan 1400 vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2007 Nissan 1400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 1400.
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, 1987 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan 1400 | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 1400 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
