1987 BMW 750 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 7 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 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 190 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1980 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 750 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
