1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 416 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. 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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Nissan | Renault |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 10 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2280 mm |