1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2012 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti EX 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti EX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 2012 Infiniti EX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2012 Infiniti EX 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 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2012 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Nissan | Infiniti |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | EX |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2799 mm |
