1998 BMW 328 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1989 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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 328 | Silvia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |