1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1992 Volvo 245
To start off, 1992 Volvo 245 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 245. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 245.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1992 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 245 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |