1960 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 1,899 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1960 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat Campagnola. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat Campagnola | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Campagnola | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1899 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2350 mm |
