2005 Nissan Patrol vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 580 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Patrol | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Nissan | Nissan |
| Model | Patrol | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2662 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2530 mm |
