1981 Fiat Argenta vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Fiat Argenta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Argenta | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Argenta | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
