2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 214 kg more than 1975 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 360 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 360 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |