1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1977 Porsche 912
To start off, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 912. (87 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Porsche 912. 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, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1977 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Nissan | Porsche |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 912 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2220 mm |