1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Nissan | Nissan |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | Violet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |