1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 86 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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 Turbo (177 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Turbo | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |
