1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 19 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 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 505 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.
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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 355 Spider | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
