1972 BMW 3 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1979 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 3 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |