1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 4 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, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 440 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 126 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 126 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 126 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |