2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 12 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 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1395 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2009 Bentley Arnage 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. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 1997 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Arnage | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2530 mm |
