1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1975 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1975 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alpine A 442 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alpine | Nissan |
| Model | A 442 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 990 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |
