2003 Honda HR-V vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2003 Honda HR-V is newer by 19 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Honda HR-V. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Honda HR-V, 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda HR-V. (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda HR-V | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | HR-V | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
