1995 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1986 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 255 kg more than 1986 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Silvia. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1986 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1986 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Step Wagon | 1986 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Step Wagon | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
