1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat 127. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat 127 would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 127. (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 365 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127, 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 127. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 127 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
