2007 Mazda RX-8 vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2007 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda RX-8 | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | RX-8 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1306 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
