1992 BMW 850 vs. 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1989 Nissan 200 SX 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 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1989 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 850 | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |