1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 359 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. 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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Herald |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
