1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 690 kg more than 1984 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 412 GT | Silvia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |