1971 Abarth 595 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1971 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 Abarth 595. 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Abarth 595 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Abarth | Nissan |
Model | 595 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |