1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |