1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 924 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
