2000 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 325 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 325 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1982 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, 2000 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
