1995 Mazda RX-01 vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is newer by 2 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 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mazda RX-01 | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-01 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2614 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
