1982 Nissan Silvia vs. 2011 BMW 330
To start off, 2011 BMW 330 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1982 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, 2011 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Nissan Silvia | 2011 BMW 330 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Silvia | 330 |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |