2008 BMW 530 vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 628 kg more than 1973 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 530 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1483 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
