1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. 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 81 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 110 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | 200 SX Silvia | 116 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |