1953 Porsche 356 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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 1953 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1953 Porsche 356 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:
1953 Porsche 356 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Porsche | Nissan |
Model | 356 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1285 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |