1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Dolomite would be higher. Both 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia and 1973 Triumph Dolomite are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (124 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 294 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |