1978 BMW 628 vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1978 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 628 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
