2006 BMW M6 vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | M6 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2440 mm |