1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1984 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1984 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1984 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Skyline. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Skyline. 1984 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 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:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1984 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Porsche | Nissan |
| Model | 911 | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2620 mm |
