1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado (644 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Nissan | Oldsmobile |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Toronado |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 385 HP |
Torque | 233 Nm | 644 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |