1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 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:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 75 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |