1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (179 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 5.8 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 179 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |