2001 BMW Z22 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2001 BMW Z22 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 3,169 cc, 2001 BMW Z22 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z22 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z22 should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 2001 BMW Z22 (350 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z22 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia. 2001 BMW Z22 has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW Z22 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Z22 | 1998 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | Z22 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |