2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 11 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 689 kg more than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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. 2008 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Cherokee | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |