1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato.
Because 1988 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 1988 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Ducato, 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Nissan Silvia | 2010 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Silvia | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1808 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3460 mm |
