2002 Honda Inspire vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2002 Honda Inspire is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Inspire (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1984 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 1984 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Inspire, 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, 2002 Honda Inspire (401 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Inspire | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Inspire | Silvia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 179 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |