2008 Honda Element vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 33 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Element weights approximately 886 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 1975 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 1975 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element, 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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Element | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Element | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
