1971 Maserati Mexico vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 470 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Mexico | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | Mexico | Silvia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |