1975 Fiat 131 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 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 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) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 131 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
