1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe weights approximately 387 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | DeLuxe | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3546 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
