1990 BMW Z1 vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1990 BMW Z1. 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW Z1 | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z1 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
