1974 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1974 BMW Touring and 1974 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | Touring | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
