1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1981 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1981 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Skyline (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, both vehicles can yield 167 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1981 Nissan Skyline has manual transmission. 1981 Nissan Skyline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1981 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Vega | Skyline |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |