1995 BMW S3 vs. 1995 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1995 BMW S3 and 1995 Nissan Skyline were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Skyline. (271 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1995 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 BMW S3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW S3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Skyline, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Skyline (367 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1995 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1995 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | S3 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
