1984 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Mazda RX-7 would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (158 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Mazda RX-7 | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Mazda | Nissan |
Model | RX-7 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2530 mm |