1999 BMW 740 vs. 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (170 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1990 Nissan 200 SX 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. (233 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1990 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2480 mm |
