1986 BMW 735 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 Nissan Silvia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 149 kg more than 1986 BMW 735. 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, 1986 BMW 735 (310 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 735 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |