2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 150 kg more than 1976 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Palio | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2350 mm |