1996 Fiat Armadillo vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 1996 Fiat Armadillo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1996 Fiat Armadillo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Armadillo (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Armadillo should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Armadillo weights approximately 364 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 1996 Fiat Armadillo (200 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Armadillo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 1996 Fiat Armadillo has automatic transmission and 1982 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1982 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Fiat Armadillo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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