2002 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 BMW 330 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |