2012 BMW 120 vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1978 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, 2012 BMW 120 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 120 | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 120 | Silvia |
Year Released | 2012 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |