2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage 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. Both 2000 Kia Sportage and 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 197 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 126 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
