1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina 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 118 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Carina |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |