2004 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 4 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 345 kg more than 2004 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
