1998 BMW 316 vs. 1976 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Skyline (136 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1976 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 316 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |