1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Riley 2.6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 2.6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 2.6. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 2.6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Nissan | Riley |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2890 mm |
