2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ferrari Rossa | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | Rossa | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |