2008 BMW 120 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Silvia. 1981 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |