2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 2 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. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2000 MCC ForTwo | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | MCC | Nissan |
Model | ForTwo | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2530 mm |