1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volvo 145 would be higher. 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 95 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 145 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Nissan | Volvo |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 145 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2620 mm |