1981 BMW 745 vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1982 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 745 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
