1975 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1988 Nissan Silvia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1988 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |