1992 BMW 525 vs. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1992 BMW 525. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
