1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1971 AC 428
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 AC 428 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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, 1971 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1971 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1971 AC 428 | |
Make | Nissan | AC |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 428 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2450 mm |