2000 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 239 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Nissan |
| Model | C | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |
