Opel Calibra 1994 vs Nissan 200 SX 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Nissan 200 SX is a more dynamic driving. Opel Calibra engine produces 64 HP less power than Nissan 200 SX, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Nissan 200 SX. Due to the lower power, Opel Calibra reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 10.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Calibra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Calibra consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan 200 SX, which means that by driving the Opel Calibra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Calibra consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan 200 SX. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Calibra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
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Opel Calibra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Calibra is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan 200 SX, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Calibra is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 307 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Opel Calibra has 7 litres less trunk space than the Nissan 200 SX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Calibra is 1.9 metres more than that of the Nissan 200 SX, which means Opel Calibra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | no data | |
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