1957 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1957 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Aurelia | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Aurelia | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |