1998 BMW 316 vs. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, both 1998 BMW 316 and 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 316 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
