1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400.
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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1400 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |