1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 132. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132. 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 132. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |