1980 Honda Prelude vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 Honda Prelude is newer by 1 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 265 kg more than 1980 Honda Prelude.
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, 1980 Honda Prelude, 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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1980 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1980 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Honda Prelude | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Silvia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2410 mm |