1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2008 Toyota RAV4 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, 2008 Toyota RAV4 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4. 2008 Toyota RAV4 has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota RAV4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1334 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |