1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1200 | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1200 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |