1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1989 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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 944 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
