1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1100. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100. 1980 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Fiat 1100 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1100 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |