1983 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 1 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 BMW 316. 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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316. 1982 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 316 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |