1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 237 kg more than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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, 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester. 2010 Subaru Forester 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. 2010 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Nissan | Subaru |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Forester |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 265 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2616 mm |