1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1994 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia and 1994 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 108 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 252 kg more than 1994 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1994 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Nissan | Subaru |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 60 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |
