1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 2800 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1988 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 2800 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 2800 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |