2002 Honda City vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 253 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | City | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |