1997 Honda Today vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Today | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Today | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
