1976 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 145 kg more than 1993 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, 1976 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Valiant | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Valiant | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |
