1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 4,953 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 200 kg more than 1997 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. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2750 mm |