1976 Fiat 131 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 131 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 131 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
