1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 1300 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |