2005 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |