1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 TVR 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 TVR 420 would be higher. At 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 TVR 420.
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, 1987 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Nissan | TVR |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 420 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
