1954 Maserati A6G vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 1,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Maserati A6G (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1954 Maserati A6G.
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.
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1954 Maserati A6G | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | A6G | Silvia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 870 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |