2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (100 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 770 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Honda Pilot, 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Pilot | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
