2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 21 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 582 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2008 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Hyundai Tucson (249 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia. 2008 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Tucson | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Tucson | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |