1977 BMW 528 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 528 (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 528 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
