2008 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 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 82 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1984 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 @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 525 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
