1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1978 Simca 2 Litres
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Simca 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Simca 2 Litres would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Simca 2 Litres.
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.
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1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1978 Simca 2 Litres | |
Make | Nissan | Simca |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |