2009 BMW 118 vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Silvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 118 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |