1944 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. (90 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 430 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1944 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 6C | Silvia |
Year Released | 1944 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2350 mm |