1985 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 260 kg more than 1991 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, 1985 Nissan 300 ZX (235 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Nissan 300 ZX | 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 300 ZX | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2480 mm |
