1972 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1972 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, 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1999 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
