1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Nissan | Rover |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
