1988 Nissan Silvia vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit, 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit. 2012 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Nissan Silvia | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Silvia | Fit |
Year Released | 1988 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1808 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2499 mm |