1995 BMW 730 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 18 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1977 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |