1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 217 kg more than 2000 Nissan 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK (280 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2000 Nissan Silvia
Make Mercedes-Benz Nissan
Model SLK Silvia
Year Released 1995 2000
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2295 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 271 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2052 kg 1835 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2530 mm


 

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