1957 Allard GT vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard GT would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard GT (210 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Allard GT weights approximately 90 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, 1957 Allard GT (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (133 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Allard GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard GT | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Allard | Nissan |
| Model | GT | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
