1983 Maserati Bi Turbo vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 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, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Bi Turbo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
