1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 133 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 505 kg more than 1975 Fiat 133. 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 133 | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 133 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 843 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 55 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |