1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 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 62 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 516 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1964 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1964 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 595 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 474 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2350 mm |