1990 Nissan Pintara vs. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Pintara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Pintara would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Pintara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Nissan Pintara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Pintara, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Pintara. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Pintara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan Pintara | 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Pintara | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
