1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Silvia | 1900 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1883 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |