1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 235 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra 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 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Supra |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2600 mm |