1990 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 328 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Corvette | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 332 Nm | 265 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |