1977 Buick Electra vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 525 kg more than 1997 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Buick | Nissan |
Model | Electra | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |