1984 BMW 323 vs. 1980 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Nissan Silvia. 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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 323 | 1980 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 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 |