1996 Fiat Marea vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Marea weights approximately 265 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, 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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Marea | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |