1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1987 Nissan Silvia is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 1987 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 1602 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |