1993 Honda Legend vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1993 Honda Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Legend (230 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Legend weights approximately 388 kg more than 1987 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Legend, 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, 1993 Honda Legend (279 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Legend | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Legend | Silvia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2440 mm |