1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 3 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 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 226 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 208 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |