1957 BMW 600 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1957 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1957 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 600 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2410 mm |