1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 965 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1100. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 1100 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
