2004 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 453 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, 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 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
