1959 Fiat 1800 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1800 weights approximately 20 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1800 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1800 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |