1955 Abarth 210 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 210. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 210 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 210. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 210. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 660 kg more than 1955 Abarth 210. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Abarth 210 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 210 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 410 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 940 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2350 mm |