1996 BMW 528 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1996 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 1979 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1979 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 528 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
