1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1975 Lancia Beta and 1975 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1975 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1975 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1975 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Beta | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
