2008 BMW 525 vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 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 525 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 525 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 525 | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |