1952 Ferrari 340 America vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 America (218 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 America weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 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 1952 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 America 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:

1952 Ferrari 340 America 1981 Nissan Silvia
Make Ferrari Nissan
Model 340 America Silvia
Year Released 1952 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4101 cc 1769 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 218 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1010 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2410 mm


 

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