1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 944. (188 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (230 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 944 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |