1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 475 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | GP 159 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 1479 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1185 kg |
