1975 Nissan Silvia vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1975 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1975 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Nissan Silvia | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Silvia | 520 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1952 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2968 mm |