2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 BMW 330. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Nissan Silvia | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Nissan | BMW |
Model | Silvia | 330 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |