1955 Fiat 1400 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 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.

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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1400. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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