1978 BMW 628 vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 628 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 79 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1979 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 628 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
