1984 BMW M6 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 193 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 456 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M6 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
