1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 162 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 1750 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |