2000 BMW 318 vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1985 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 318 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 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 |
