1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda

To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 175 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
Make Nissan Plymouth
Model 200 SX Silvia Barracuda
Year Released 1993 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 5210 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 352 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1260 kg 1435 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2760 mm


 

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