1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 27 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 730 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth 595 | 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 595 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 593 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2480 mm |