1971 BMW Touring vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
