1990 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 10 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 2,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 320 (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 320 weights approximately 42 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, 1990 BMW 320 (224 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 320 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 162 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 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 |