1996 BMW 535 vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 462 kg more than 1992 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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 535 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
