1978 Nissan Silvia vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 1998 Honda Capa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Capa weights approximately 90 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1998 Honda Capa, 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa. 1998 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan Silvia | 1998 Honda Capa | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Silvia | Capa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2370 mm |