1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 1954 Porsche 356
To start off, 1980 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Porsche 356 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1954 Porsche 356.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Porsche 356. (133 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Nissan Silvia | 1954 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | Silvia | 356 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |