1956 Maserati 450 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 450 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |