1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW 2002 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 BMW 2002. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1971 BMW 2002. 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, 1971 BMW 2002 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 2002 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
