2012 BMW M5 vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2012 BMW M5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 2012 BMW M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW M5 | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 560 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 680 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1455 mm | 1310 mm |
