1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 270 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Nissan | Porsche |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | 928 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
