1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 840 kg more than 1996 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, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
Model | Lagonda | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
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 | 2100 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2530 mm |