1984 BMW 323 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1984 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 323.
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, 1998 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm). This means 1998 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 323 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |