1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 151 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Dino | Silvia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |