2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 5 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 197 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1996 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2001 Chevrolet Express 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. 2001 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Express | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Express | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2530 mm |