1991 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1991 BMW 316 is newer by 1 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 316 weights approximately 110 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 316 | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1310 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |