1973 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Ghibli (332 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1973 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1973 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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