1984 BMW 323 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 104 kg more than 1984 BMW 323.
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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 323 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 323 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |