1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2008 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2008 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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, 2008 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2008 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ascari |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2636 mm |
