1996 BMW 545 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1973 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 545 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |