1979 Nissan Silvia vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 57 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Jazz, 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Nissan Silvia | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Silvia | Jazz |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
