1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 128 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 208 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.1 mm |
| 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 | 1132 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
