1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Giulia | Silvia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |