1982 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider (108 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Spider | Silvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |