1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 250 LM | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2530 mm |