1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 330 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Spider | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
