1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 240 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 101 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 240 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 240 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
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 | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |