1987 BMW 316 vs. 1987 Nissan Silvia
To start off, both 1987 BMW 316 and 1987 Nissan Silvia were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Silvia (133 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1987 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Nissan Silvia (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 316 | 1987 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1571 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 133 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |