1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2360 mm |
