1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 410 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 365 GT | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 179 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2440 mm |