1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2530 mm |