1963 Jaguar MK II vs. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 250 kg more than 1991 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar MK II | 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | MK II | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2482 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2480 mm |
