1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |
