2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 21 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 Fiat Coupe.
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, 2000 Fiat Coupe, 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, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Coupe | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Coupe | Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |