1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 17 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A5 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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, 2012 Audi A5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2012 Audi A5 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. 2012 Audi A5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Audi |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | A5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2751 mm |
