2004 GMC Safari vs. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 685 kg more than 1994 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, 2004 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |