1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1980 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, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 (153 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Mercedes-Benz 190 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | 190 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |