2004 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 BMW 525. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525. 2004 BMW 525 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. 2004 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2530 mm |