2009 Honda Fit vs. 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 201 kg more than 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 1993 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Fit | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |