2008 Geely CK vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2008 Geely CK is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Geely CK weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia.

Because 1983 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 1983 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Geely CK, 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Geely CK. (128 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Geely CK. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2008 Geely CK has manual transmission. 2008 Geely CK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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