1980 Nissan Silvia vs. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo weights approximately 540 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo (540 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Nissan Silvia | 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Nissan | Lamborghini |
| Model | Silvia | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4345 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1184 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
