2001 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2001 BMW 735 is newer by 24 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 3,429 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 735 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1977 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, 2001 BMW 735 (350 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline. 2001 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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