1995 BMW M5 vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 26 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 745 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1969 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | M5 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
