1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |