1980 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1980 BMW 316 is newer by 5 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 316.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 316 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |