2000 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 972 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Suburban | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Suburban | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5327 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2530 mm |