1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Fiat 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Fiat 132 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 132 | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | 132 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |