2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. 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, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
