1997 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1997 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 18 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Ulysse. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 430 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1997 Fiat Ulysse, 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Ulysse. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Ulysse. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Ulysse 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:
1997 Fiat Ulysse | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Ulysse | Silvia |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |