1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 15 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 305 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | 75 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |