2004 BMW 645 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 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, 2004 BMW 645 (447 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (138 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 645 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 645 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 138 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2350 mm |