1990 Honda Prelude vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1990 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Prelude (112 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Prelude weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Honda Prelude (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Prelude | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Prelude | Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |