1979 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1979 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | GTV | Silvia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |