1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Commodore would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore. 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, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Commodore. (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Nissan | Opel |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 69.8 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 | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |