2000 Lotus M250 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Lotus M250 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus M250 (176 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250.
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 Lotus M250 (180 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus M250 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | M250 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
