1948 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia

To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 705 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Chrysler Town & Country 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
Make Chrysler Nissan
Model Town & Country 200 SX Silvia
Year Released 1948 1996
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1965 kg 1260 kg
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3250 mm 2530 mm


 

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