2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty is newer by 16 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (170 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 831 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.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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, 2006 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Liberty | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
