1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 475 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | Silvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |