Nissan 200 SX 1988 vs Opel Calibra 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 169 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 224 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Nissan 200 SX is more dynamic to drive. Nissan 200 SX engine produces 54 HP more power than Opel Calibra, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Opel Calibra. Thanks to more power Nissan 200 SX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan 200 SX consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan 200 SX could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan 200 SX consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 600 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Opel Calibra) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan 200 SX) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.32 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan 200 SX is 5 cm longer than the Opel Calibra, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan 200 SX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Nissan 200 SX has 20 litres more trunk space than the Opel Calibra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 1800 | |
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