1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Because 1998 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 1998 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (121 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Alfasud | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1350 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |