2005 BMW 325 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 474 kg more than 1978 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 2005 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1978 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1978 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 325 1978 Nissan Silvia
Make BMW Nissan
Model 325 Silvia
Year Released 2005 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 189 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1464 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4140 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2740 mm 2350 mm


 

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