1963 Porsche 356 vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 151 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356. 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. 1981 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1963 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1963 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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