1991 Lancia Dedra vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1991 Lancia Dedra is newer by 16 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1991 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 106 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lancia Dedra. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1991 Lancia Dedra has manual transmission. 1991 Lancia Dedra 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:
1991 Lancia Dedra | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Dedra | Silvia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2350 mm |