2005 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 21 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari Enzo weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari Enzo | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | Enzo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 652 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
