2000 Nissan Silvia vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 11 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 515 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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 Nissan Silvia (271 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Silvia | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Nissan | BMW |
| Model | Silvia | 125 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
