1992 BMW 525 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Nissan 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 525 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |