1956 Simca Vedette vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Vedette would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Simca Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Simca Vedette. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Simca Vedette weights approximately 190 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. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1956 Simca Vedette has manual transmission. 1956 Simca Vedette 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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