1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 35 kg more than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1984 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 1984 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Palio, 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Palio | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
