2012 Honda Insight vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 98 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 236 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Because 1982 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 1982 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Insight | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Insight | Silvia |
Year Released | 2012 | 1982 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | CVT | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1246 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4376 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1427 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |