1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Charger | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
