1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. Both 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK and 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 240 kg more than 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
Model | CLK | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 134 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |