1979 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1981 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 628 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |