1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 650 kg more than 1978 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 623 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline. 1978 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 5.8 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1190 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 |
