1963 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Fiat Grand Break | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Grand Break | Silvia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |