2003 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (170 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 600 kg more than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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, 2003 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Blazer | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Blazer | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2480 mm |