2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1989 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW Z4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1989 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 Z4 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1989 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Z4 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
