1988 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1984 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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M3 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |
