1987 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1977 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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.

Compare all specifications:

1987 BMW 750 1977 Nissan Skyline
Make BMW Nissan
Model 750 Skyline
Year Released 1987 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4986 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 451 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1860 kg 980 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2520 mm