1982 Holden Commodore vs. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Holden Commodore | 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Holden | Nissan |
Model | Commodore | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |