2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 330 kg more than 1984 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1808 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
