1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alpine A 106 would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 465 kg more than 1958 Alpine A 106. 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alpine | Nissan |
Model | A 106 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |