1975 Audi 50 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 50 would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Audi 50. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Audi 50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 Audi 50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Audi 50, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Audi 50. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Audi 50. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1975 Audi 50 has manual transmission. 1975 Audi 50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 50 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Audi | Nissan |
Model | 50 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 4-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |