1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 660 kg more than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1994 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2968 mm |