1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
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, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z3. 2002 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | 200 SX Silvia | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1809 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |
