2004 BMW 645 vs. 1969 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 593 kg more than 1969 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, 2004 BMW 645 (447 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Skyline.

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