1985 Fiat 126 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Fiat 126 is newer by 5 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1985 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 422 kg more than 1985 Fiat 126. 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat 126 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | 126 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
