1949 Porsche 356 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1949 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1949 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1949 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Porsche 356 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 356 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1131 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |