1998 Nissan Silvia vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia. 2013 BMW 7 Series has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Silvia | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Silvia | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 651 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3210 mm |