1970 Bizzarrini GT vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Bizzarrini GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Bizzarrini GT would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Bizzarrini GT (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bizzarrini GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 514 kg more than 1970 Bizzarrini GT.
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, 1980 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Bizzarrini GT. 1980 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1970 Bizzarrini GT has manual transmission. 1970 Bizzarrini GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bizzarrini GT | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Nissan |
| Model | GT | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
