1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1975 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 348 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 348 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 348 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 348 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |