1992 BMW 740 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1973 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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
