2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
