1975 Honda Civic vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1978 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 312 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Civic, 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Honda Civic | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1238 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |