1952 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 400 kg more than 1952 Fiat 500. 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. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 500 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 500 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |