1964 Honda S600 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1964 Honda S600 has manual transmission. 1964 Honda S600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S600 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | S600 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |