1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502. 1983 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 1502 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 1502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 1502 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1010 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 |
