1996 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 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 1998 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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Silvia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |