2005 BMW 325 vs. 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1995 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 325 | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
