1992 BMW 545 vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 528 kg more than 1969 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 545 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |