Silvia vs 230i Coupe
Nissan · BMW
1/4 Mile winner
230i Coupe
Beats the Silvia by 0.07s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 230i Coupe beats the Silvia by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 230i Coupe thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
247 hp
255 hp
0–100 km/h
5.9s
5.9s
Top speed
235 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
275 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$45,000
$39,900
Simulated race times
Distance
Silvia
230i Coupe
100 m
6.270s
6.290s
1/8 mile
9.266s
9.267s
1/4 mile
13.925s
13.860s
1 km
24.941s
24.574s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 230i Coupe is $39,900 vs $45,000 for the Silvia — a $5,100 gap. Top speed: 230i Coupe runs to 250 km/h, 15 km/h higher than Silvia.
FAQ
Which is faster, the Silvia or the 230i Coupe?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 230i Coupe is faster, beating the Silvia by 0.07 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Silvia vs the 230i Coupe?
The Silvia hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the 230i Coupe does it in 5.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The Silvia produces 247 hp; the 230i Coupe produces 255 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The Silvia tops out at 235 km/h, and the 230i Coupe reaches 250 km/h.
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