1992 Honda Prelude vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1992 Honda Prelude is newer by 14 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 2,257 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Prelude weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 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, 1992 Honda Prelude (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Prelude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Honda Prelude | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Prelude | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2257 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
