1979 BMW 728 vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 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 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1974 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 728 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
