240sx or 200sx SE-R? what to buy?

[prepSX]

Hi guys, need some help here. Im debating right now which car to get. I have my eye on 96-98 240SX or 200SX SE-r. I can't really make up my mind. I've seen the specs of a 200sx se-r and the capability on a quarter mile. But I can't find any web site that has 240sx specs or how fast does it run on quarter mile (stock). So I would really appreciate your help guys. E-mail me if anybody is selling their 200Sx se-r or 95-98 240sx. It must be manual transmission.

[Ninety-Nine SE-L]

Originally Posted by prepSX

Hi guys, need some help here. Im debating right now which car to get. I have my eye on 96-98 240SX or 200SX SE-r. I can't really make up my mind. I've seen the specs of a 200sx se-r and the capability on a quarter mile. But I can't find any web site that has 240sx specs or how fast does it run on quarter mile (stock). So I would really appreciate your help guys. E-mail me if anybody is selling their 200Sx se-r or 95-98 240sx. It must be manual transmission.

I'd take the 240 for 3 reasons:
Rear
Wheel
Drive

The 240 is a sports car, the 200 SER is a sentra with a cool engine. The 240 makes more power stock and has higher limits b/c of the RWD and HUGE engine bay.

[prepSX]

Originally Posted by prepSX

Hi guys, need some help here. Im debating right now which car to get. I have my eye on 96-98 240SX or 200SX SE-r. I can't really make up my mind. I've seen the specs of a 200sx se-r and the capability on a quarter mile. But I can't find any web site that has 240sx specs or how fast does it run on quarter mile (stock). So I would really appreciate your help guys. E-mail me if anybody is selling their 200Sx se-r or 95-98 240sx. It must be manual transmission.

Also I want to know what's the difference between a SR20DE JDM and USDM?

[Ninety-Nine SE-L]

Originally Posted by prepSX

Also I want to know what's the difference between a SR20DE JDM and USDM?

in the US, the 2.0L SR20DE is only in the 200sx, NX2000, and Sentras from 91 (I think) to 2003. Only in FWD. The 240sx comes with a 2.4L engine with lots of torque and a bit more hp, although it isn't the best choice when it comes to tuning.

In other countries (European, Asian, and Australlia) the SR20 is more common. They are found in many more cars in many different versions like the SR20DE, SR20DET, SR20VE, SR16VE and such. Including racing apps, there are prolly 25-30 different variations of the SR motor around the world in FWD, AWD, and RWD, I couldn't begin to list them all. Check out SE-R.net and sr20forum for alot of that info.

[NotAnotherHonda]

the 240's are cool and all, but if you wanna be different and really show the RWD boys some shit, get the se-r...

[Rathi134]

I got a 200sx se-r and i love it to death. I love the way it looks and drives. It doesnt weigh that much(i believe around 2300) and has 140hp to start with. And who cant say no to the mightiest motor of all the sr20de . I got mine with 60k in great condition for around 5k. And to add on top of that they are very upgradable

[prepSX]

Originally Posted by prepSX

Hi guys, need some help here. Im debating right now which car to get. I have my eye on 96-98 240SX or 200SX SE-r. I can't really make up my mind. I've seen the specs of a 200sx se-r and the capability on a quarter mile. But I can't find any web site that has 240sx specs or how fast does it run on quarter mile (stock). So I would really appreciate your help guys. E-mail me if anybody is selling their 200Sx se-r or 95-98 240sx. It must be manual transmission.

I would like to thank those of you guys who responded to my post. You guys have been a lot of help. Im still taking suggestion on what kind of car to take.

[atomicbomberman]

What matters more? Style? Speed? Handling? Cost?

If you have lots of money and u just want the baddest thing around, get the 240 and drop in a new engine. It's RWD, it have more potential, it handles very "neutal" (mind u that's not the safest handling characteristics, but you're a car nut and you don't car anyways and can take the time to learn how to drive) the S14 also looks great too...

If u don't have lot's of money, go with the 200SX SE-R, the specs only tells 1/2 the story, for a modest amount of money into some basic bolt-on you will have one very lethal sleeper car that will suprise a lot of people. They handle allright out of the box, and they can be made to corner very fast. The ease of maintainence from a FWD platform and not to mention lower insurance will make it a cheaper car to own, while only sacificing modest amount of fun compare to the 240.

I've raced nonturbo modified 240 before, they always lose to me. Any KA24 engine, nomatter what kinda n/a mods they do, will not beat an SR20, those engine simply don't make a lot of power up high.

[Ninety-Nine SE-L]

I still think the 240 is more badass, but atomic is right, it takes some money if you're into cars. A friend of mine had a really AWESOME looking 97 S14 SE. Had a Nismo Lip and such. It is really awesome and the 97-98 is pretty rare too.

The only problem is he couldn't break the 16s. I'm not sure what kind of driver he is or what tires he had, but he could not break into the 15s at all with the KA24. Also, Yes, the insurance is alot higher b/c it's a sports car.

It's reall up to what you're looking for. Are you a car enthusiast? Are you looking for "out-of-the-box" performance or overall potential? How much time do you plan tuning and working on the car?

[prepSX]

Originally Posted by atomicbomberman

What matters more? Style? Speed? Handling? Cost?

If you have lots of money and u just want the baddest thing around, get the 240 and drop in a new engine. It's RWD, it have more potential, it handles very "neutal" (mind u that's not the safest handling characteristics, but you're a car nut and you don't car anyways and can take the time to learn how to drive) the S14 also looks great too...

If u don't have lot's of money, go with the 200SX SE-R, the specs only tells 1/2 the story, for a modest amount of money into some basic bolt-on you will have one very lethal sleeper car that will suprise a lot of people. They handle allright out of the box, and they can be made to corner very fast. The ease of maintainence from a FWD platform and not to mention lower insurance will make it a cheaper car to own, while only sacificing modest amount of fun compare to the 240.

I've raced nonturbo modified 240 before, they always lose to me. Any KA24 engine, nomatter what kinda n/a mods they do, will not beat an SR20, those engine simply don't make a lot of power up high.

First of all I would like to thank you for the info. Speaking of wake up call, men. I kinda notice that to. Most of the guys who's in my team beat a lot of 240sx on a reagular street. I feel bad in behalf of the 240sx owners cause they got their ass kicked by a civic EX or Integra GSR's. I haven't seen a 240SX run at the track though, that is why I have no idea How fast can a 240sx run on a quarter mile. I thought its either the driver or the body is too heavy for the engine, although knowing the fact that is a 2.4. How true is it that a 200SX SE-r runs 15.6 1/4 with a good driver? So 200sx it is then.

[Ninety-Nine SE-L]

Honestly, I would say given the same driver, Both the 200sx SE-R and 240sx run the same 1/4 mile.

for the 1/4 the advantages are:
200sx: lightness & more usable powerband (quicker acceleration)
240sx: RWD & more low end Torque (good launches)

[atomicbomberman]

I ran a 14.92 with only a header and a Cold Air Intake 2 years ago in my Classics, that tells u something about the mighty SR20... Of course the 200SX is not as fast as the Classics right out of the box, but they're still more or less the same engine, if u decided to get the 200SX, there is a BIG community online, go check out www.sr20forum.com if u want more info (beware, people there are very technical, so don't ask stupid question).

240sx have a BIG following too, but the KA24 engine was designed as a truck engine, my Brother's 1990 S13 feels like it's power peek is at 3500 or something, it seriously doesn't pull much harder after that... a Stock SR20 with 91 cams have power peek around 5500, plus a 7500rpm redline, so you're looking at a much more usable powerband. Most 240sx runs 16s, last time I raced one I beat it by 5 cars or so... but then again I eat GSR and Preludes for lunch all the time. New SpecV owners won't race me. 240sx with an SR20DET swap on the other hand runs 14s bone stock... I've seen one bust a 14.01 at the track on only 9psi with one of the headlamp taken off...
Stock 200SX SE-R will run high 15s or low 16s depend on the drivers, go to SE-R.net to do more research on the car before u buy anything.

[fugiot]

The 200's 0-60 is a bit better but the 1/4 is dead even.

1997 200sx SE-R: 0-60 in 7.8, 1/4 in 16.1
1997 240sx SE: 0-60 in 8.3, 1/4 in 16.1

I love 240's but for me they're just too unpractical right now. I live in Colorado and I would be SOOOO screwed in the winter time with a hi-powered RWD car. The SR20 will give you a bigger bang for each mod as compared to the KA. Expect to drop a DET into the 240 to get some serious performance out of it.

[98sr20ve]

240 is a better car. RWD, Better Tranny, Better Balance for handling, Real Sports car,
SE-R = Hot Sport Compact. Not nearly as balanced, Not nearly the potential.

If your goals are over 190whp get the 240. Otherwise the SE-R is just fine. SE-R's are great cars but the 240 is better. I own both.

Originally Posted by fugiot

I love 240's but for me they're just too unpractical right now. I live in Colorado and I would be SOOOO screwed in the winter time with a hi-powered RWD car.

High powered FWD = screwed year round. Any turbo will have you replacing tires on a regular basis. NA is better. Just get a set of real snow tires for the 240. I have lived in colorado with a rwd car. Just be careful. Snow tires on a RWD car will "own" a FWD car with year round tires any winter day.

[UnosGirl]

hmmmm, in my option get the 240... they are (i think) more aftermarket parts available for them and you can make them look pretty nice too...