1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 535 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 750 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 750 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |