1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1983 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Peugeot 604. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Peugeot 604 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1983 Peugeot 604. (96 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 Peugeot 604. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 205 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Peugeot 604. (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Peugeot 604.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1983 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Nissan | Peugeot |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 604 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
