1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 142 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 2000 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |