2006 BMW 330 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 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, 2006 BMW 330 (301 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 152 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |