1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 96 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 212 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
