2008 BMW 540 vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1984 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 1984 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 540 | Skyline |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1809 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |