1985 Fiat Uno vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Nissan Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 499 kg more than 1985 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 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 1986 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Uno, 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, 1986 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Uno. (67 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Fiat Uno | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Uno | Silvia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |