1972 Honda 1300 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Silvia (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1972 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1972 Honda 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Nissan Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Honda 1300 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | 1300 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1809 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2440 mm |