1957 Alpine A 108 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Alpine A 108. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 645 kg more than 1957 Alpine A 108. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Alpine A 108. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alpine A 108 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 108 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 904 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2440 mm |
