2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Panda | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| 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 | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 148 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 | 1375 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
