2005 BMW 630 vs. 1998 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2005 BMW 630 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1998 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 630 (290 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Silvia.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 630 1998 Nissan Silvia
Make BMW Nissan
Model 630 Silvia
Year Released 2005 1998
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 250 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 271 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2530 mm


 

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