1976 Nissan Silvia vs. 2008 SSC Aero
To start off, 2008 SSC Aero is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 965 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SSC Aero weights approximately 303 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2008 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1210 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Silvia | 2008 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Nissan | SSC |
| Model | Silvia | Aero |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
