1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 17 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. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 465 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, 2010 Ford Galaxy, 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy. 2010 Ford Galaxy 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. 2010 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Galaxy |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2840 mm |