2006 Honda CR-V vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (156 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 382 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Nissan Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 CR-V (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda CR-V | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | CR-V | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
