1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 375 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulietta | Silvia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |