1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 1996 Nissan 200 SX 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 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
