1998 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 BMW 320. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1995 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 BMW 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 320 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 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 |
