2006 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 6 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 2,999 cc, 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Accord weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2006 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, 2006 Honda Accord (315 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Accord | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
