1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Skoda L 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 112 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 315 kg more than 1989 Skoda L. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Nissan | Skoda |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | L |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
