1989 Maserati 430 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 14 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 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 430 weights approximately 120 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, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Maserati 430 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Maserati | Nissan |
Model | 430 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 2789 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |