1996 Honda Civic vs. 1976 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, 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, 1976 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1976 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1976 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |