2005 Honda Accord vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 221 kg more than 1988 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (223 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Accord | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |
