2000 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1977 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 318 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |