1988 BMW 535 vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 535 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |