1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Element weights approximately 562 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Element, 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, 2010 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 2010 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Silvia | 2010 Honda Element | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Silvia | Element |
Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4328 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2576 mm |