1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2002 Mazda 6
To start off, 2002 Mazda 6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. Both 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia and 2002 Mazda 6 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2002 Mazda 6. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda 6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda 6. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda 6. 2002 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2002 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Nissan | Mazda |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 6 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |