1984 BMW 628 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 365 kg more than 1984 BMW 628. 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, 2000 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 628 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2530 mm |