1985 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33.
Because 1978 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 33. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 33 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |