1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1975 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |