1958 BMW 600 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 440 kg more than 1958 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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 600 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 600 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
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 | 97 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 | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2350 mm |