1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 124 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 89 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |