2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1979 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 360 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1768 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |