2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1981 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 1981 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Doblo, 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Doblo | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Doblo | Silvia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |