1998 Honda Life vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Life 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, 1978 Nissan Silvia (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Life | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
