2008 Honda Civic vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 156 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1979 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 1979 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1770 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |