1999 Audi A6 vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1999 Audi A6 and 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1999 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi A6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi A6 | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Audi | Nissan |
| Model | A6 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
