1998 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Silvia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |