2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2003 Mazda Premacy is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Premacy | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | Premacy | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
