2007 GMC Savana vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1399 kg more than 1997 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, 2007 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2007 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Savana | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2659 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2530 mm |
