2000 Honda FCX vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Honda FCX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda FCX (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda FCX should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Honda FCX.
Because 1980 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 1980 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda FCX, 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, 2000 Honda FCX (273 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm). This means 2000 Honda FCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda FCX | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | FCX | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Type | electric | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1010 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
