2005 BMW 318 vs. 1988 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1988 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, 2005 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1988 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |